This is not your typical budgeting episode. I’m not here to lecture you about lattes. Instead, I’m sharing how mindful spending—yep, just being a little more intentional with your money—led to massive shifts in my mental clarity, emotional stability, and even how I run my business. After a chaotic move back to Mexico (we still haven’t unpacked everything ), some surprising expenses, and a lot of internal debates with my old impulsive shopper self, I’ve finally found a new groove. In this episode, I’ll walk you through what changed, how it happened, and why I think you might want to give this mindful money thing a try. In this episode, we talk about: How I hit my record month in June 2025 and what helped The surprising connection between less clutter and sharper decisions My personal challenge: 90 days without Amazon Why walking out of the store is sometimes the biggest flex The internal tug-of-war between "you deserve this" and "be smart about it" Paying off a $10,000 surprise debt—without panicking Why mindful spending = more power, not less freedom What changed when I started asking: “Will I love this forever?” Want to share your mindful money wins or past shopping regrets? I’d love to hear them. DM me or reply to my stories on IG: @karlastefan Join Pocket Proximity Beta – Hire 12 kinds of remote professionals for only 20 hours/month https://proximityoutsourcing.com/pocket-proximity/ Master Strategic Upselling That Builds Trust & Drives Growth   https://strategic-upsell-workshop.netlify.app/